Lawn Maintenance Crew Member

Metro Greenscape is hiring an experienced Lawn Maintenance Crew Member.

You will work with a team using hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruners, saws, hedge or brush cutters, and axes. Duties include leaf removal, watering sod, trees, or plants using a portable sprinkler system, hoses, or watering cans, and pruning or trimming trees, shrubs, or hedges. The crew member will pick up and dispose of trash or debris on all properties.

You may also operate mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, electric clippers, or sod cutters.

Work hours are Monday - Friday, plus some weekends as needed.

Job

Responsibilities include:

Loading equipment for daily routes and proper mowing techniques on each property.

Maintaining grounds includes weeding of flower beds, edging, blowing off hardscape areas, seasonal color installation, mulch/pine needle installation, and minor irrigation repairs. Operate equipment associated with the job.

Responsible for communicating the day-to-day accomplishments and improvements to the Foreman and Supervisors.

Job Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass a background, drug screen, and MVR check.

• Needs to be familiar with commercial lawn and maintenance equipment.

• Minimum 1-3 years + experience in Lawn Maintenance

• Excellent communication skills -- Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

• Show a desire to be a team player, exhibiting our Core Values

• Horticulture/landscaping knowledge a plus

• Ability to work some weekends/evenings and in inclement weather.

• Ability to perform the physical demands of the job including regularly lifting up to 50 pounds,

standing, walking, crouching, stooping/kneeling, and reaching with hands and arms.

What We Offer You:

• Hourly pay rate of $17.00 - $20.00 based on experience.

• Excellent training opportunities

• Individual Health Reimbursement Account Benefit

• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Colonial Life Voluntary Insurance Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Bereavement Leave

• Eight (8) Paid Holidays

• Employee Perks